Tyler Perry, Taraji P. Henson, Adam Rodriguez

When Madea catches sixteen-year-old Jennifer and her two younger brothers looting her home, she decides to take matters into her own hands and delivers the young delinquents to the only relative they ...( read more  read more... )have: their aunt April. A heavy-drinking nightclub singer who lives off of Raymond, her married boyfriend, April wants nothing to do with the kids. But her attitude begins to change when Sandino, a handsome Mexican immigrant looking for work, moves into April's basement room. Making amends for his own troubled past, Sandino challenges April to open her heart. And April soon realizes she must make the biggest choice of her life: between her old ways with Raymond and the new possibilities of family, faith ... and even true love.

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PG-13, 1 hr. 53 min.

Directed by: Tyler Perry

Release Date: September 11, 2009

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DVD Release Date: June 28, 2005

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  • September 20, 2009
    Another perfect Tyler Perry movie. He had me laughing so hard my stomach hurt, he had me crying so hard I sniffled, I was mad, sad, happy...once again a wonderful ride of all emotions. Another great story of family and what it takes to make it. A must see...wonderful.
  • September 18, 2009
    I have seen all his films. I have yet to see a bad one. He is a true talent when it comes to telling a story. I get to laugh and cry in all his movies. This one is another amazing testimony to his talent. Well worth watching. And Madeas bible story had me rollin in the floor!
  • November 15, 2009
    I loved this. Another great one Ty. Taraji was really good and Adam Rodriguez.......... yea!!!
  • November 14, 2009
    I heard it is dah bomb movie...



    Taraje P. Henson!
  • November 12, 2009
    i want order new dvd movie
  • November 6, 2009
    Another movie that lends a voice to aspects in life that take the back seat.
  • November 1, 2009
    any Tyler Perry movie is Great to watch you have a Great message!!!!
  • October 29, 2009
    Prince i a great singer...
  • October 29, 2009
    I saw this latest Tyler Perry movie, It was a great romantic film, it had great cast, and good story line. like all of Tyler's movies, this one is a another great collections for those whose aq big fan of Medea and her crazy lives.
  • October 27, 2009
    I saw it and loved it...but then agen anything tyler perry i like!!! he is good at what he does, creating great funny and heart-felt films he should totaly keep it up and release more...although i would love to see more of madea!!!

Critic Reviews


September 16, 2009
Nick Schager, Time Out New York

Narratively and grammatically dim redemption pap. full review

September 14, 2009
Ty Burr, Boston Globe

It's the best Tyler Perry movie to date -- the writer/director/actor/mogul's most confident and competent mixture of uplifting black middle-class melodrama and low-down comedy. full review

September 9, 2009
Armond White, The New York Press

To keep empire building, Perry needs to step up his game. And his new film -- the almost-musical I Can Do Bad All By Myself -- ain't quite there. full review

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  • linettemcallister
    September 15, 2009
    This movie was really an emotional one that made you think about what really goes on in the real world. It made you want to be a better person and definitely put Jesus first in your life because it is the right thing to do. I laughed, cried, raised my hands in praise because no matter what a person go through there is someone out there going through worse and that alone is enough to give God all the praise. No matter how low you get, Jesus can and will pick you up, it's your choice.
  • ravensis
    March 17, 2007
    THIS IS THE MOVIE

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